Unique New York. Unique New York.
At a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Target sounds
- Y, N
- Words
- 6
- Reps to pass
- 10 in 60s
Why this one is hard
The Y glide and the N nasal sit close together. At speed, “New York” flattens into “Nu Yerk”.
How to practise it
- 1
Say it once, slowly
Read the whole line aloud at half speed. Get every sound correct before you think about pace.
- 2
Break it into chunks
Split the line into two or three pieces. Repeat each piece on its own until it comes out clean every time.
- 3
Join the chunks back up
Say the full line again, still slowly. Accuracy first — speed is worth nothing if the words are wrong.
- 4
Start the timer
Hit start and push your pace. You need 10 clean repetitions in 60 seconds to pass easy.
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